Bus from Houston, US to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Houston to Oakland on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit
Bus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit
Bus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
West Oakland BARTNo tags
GreyhoundBus
Houston Bus Station
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Houston Bus Station
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
GreyhoundBus
Houston Bus Station
Oakland/Berkeley/East BayNo tags

Get from Houston to Oakland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $281, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
2d 1hAverage Duration
2641 kmDistance
66kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Oakland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Oakland start from $281. The average price for this route is around $462. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to Oakland is 2d 1h, covering a distance of 2641 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to Oakland at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Oakland?

    A bus trip from Houston to Oakland generates an estimated 66 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Oakland?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
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11-26
$257
Today
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11-28
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11-29
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11-30
$241
12-01
$275
12-02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $241

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $241 to $2,497 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $241 which is on 2025-11-30.

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